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Apologies were received from Alderman Matthew Richardson, Stuart Fraser, Ray Catt, Deputy Revd Stephen Haines and Wendy Mead.

The Chairman welcomed the incoming Chief Grant’s Officer, Mr David Farnsworth to the Committee and took the opportunity to thank the outgoing Chief Grants Officer, Ms Clare Thomas for her many years of service to the Committee. Ms Thomas had played an important role in the work of the Committee and the Chairman thanked her for her tireless efforts and dedication. In reply, Ms Thomas expressed her thanks to the Committee for their support and commitment during her time at the Corporation and wished them well in the future.

The Chairman also thanked City Bridge Trust Officer Mr John Merivale, who would shortly be leaving the Corporation, for his many years of service to the Committee.